TUI Travel Group Enhances Fuel Efficiency with Powerful Software System

Thomson Airways, Corsair, TUIfly Nordic and Arkefly, members of the TUI Travel Group, have selected Aviation FuelSaver™ to power their fuel efficiency programme. Developed by aviation software and consultancy specialists ETS Aviation Ltd, Aviation FuelSaver™ enables airlines to benchmark their current operational fuel efficiency and locate potential efficiencies plus track the cost savings.

Captain Jörn Mahringer, Team Leader, TUI Airlines Fuel Efficiency Group said: “Our group is always looking for ways to improve operational efficiency. We found that the ETS Aviation team had developed a unique programme that combined technical expertise and experience with a powerful piece of software. It means we get a common platform for all the operators within the group and the potential for running an extremely effective fuel efficiency programme from which we will all benefit. The potential savings and environmental gains are unquestionably one the airline industries major win/win activities.”

David Carlisle, CEO of ETS Aviation Ltd, said: “TUI Travel have an enviable environment programme and we are pleased to be supporting them towards further enhancing their operational fuel efficiency. We have seen a marked upturn in recent months of airlines selecting Aviation FuelSaver™. This is because we have created a unique blend of fuel efficiency expertise coupled with easy to use software, which is packed with useful functionality. We wrap the entire programme into a low cost annual subscription, which represents incredible value.”

Ian Britchford, Director of Fuel Saving at ETS Aviation, said: “Aviation experts specify the design of our software so the functions are perfectly aligned to fulfill the required role within the airline. Our specialty is to take complex data management tasks and turn them into software platformswith easy to use interfaces. We support the software tools with fuel efficiency consultancy based on extensive airline experience and work as a close unit with our IT experts to provide a perfect solution for all sizes of airline.”